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Backstage Bay Area

Backstage Bay Area is an exclusive podcast that explores San Francisco’s jazz music scene in depth. It features intimate interviews with emerging and established artists. The program also offers a unique glimpse into the artists" creative processes, inspirations, and upcoming projects.

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00:31:00

Interview with 5x Grammy nominated Djembist Weedie...

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2023/10/11

A Djembist, Composer, Producer, and Folklorist of the highest caliber, Braimah has an almost insatiable knack for drawing entire audiences into his groove, zigzagging through Africa on a breathtaking rhythmic roller coaster. His sound is the new voice of Djembe Music around the world. Born in Ghana and raised in East St. Louis with deep roots in New Orleans, he was first introduced to West African culture and drumming and began performing at the age of 2. --- Send in a voice message:

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00:40:58

Interview With Jazz Musician Joe Anderies

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2023/10/03

In this episode, we'll speak with saxophonist/flutist Joe Anderies. He discusses his music career and latest release Resonance. Joe’s past performance and recording experiences include the international group IMAGES that he helped form as well as collaborations with Rob Mullins, Ron Miles, Chuck Lamb, Eric Gunnison, Hugh Ragin, Paul Romaine, and Nestor Torres. Joe continues to lead groups and produce jazz concerts in the Denver area primarily at the jazz venue Dazzle. --- Send in a voice

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00:43:05

Interview with Saxophonist Will Swindler

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2023/09/28

This episode features an interview with composer and saxophonist Wil Swindler. We discuss his current release Space Bugs. Swindler resides near Denver, CO, where he leads Wil Swindler's Elevenet, the modern bop quintet GoodRattle, and the Wil Swindler Quartet. In addition to his own bands, he is an active performer with the Peter Sommer Septet, Al Hood’s H2 Big Band, the Colorado Symphony, the Ben Markley Big Band, the Colorado Jazz Orchestra, the Adam Bartzcak Republic, and many more. In

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00:26:58

Interview With Tenor Saxophonist Taylor Clay

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2023/09/25

Taylor Clay was born in Brooklyn, NY, and began his musical journeys at the age of 13 and went on to study at the Crane School of Music in Potsdam, NY. After completing his degree in Music Performance in 2012, he moved to Colorado to attend the University of Northern Colorado as a graduate student and teaching assistant. Taylor lives in Denver, Colorado, and works as a freelance musician. Upcoming Shows The Taylor Clay Quartet will begin their weekly residency at Nocturne’s Jazz/Supper Club on

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00:32:37

Interview With Jazz Bassist Matt Smiley

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2023/09/21

In this episode of Backstage Jazz, musician Matt Smiley shares a few tracks with us from his upcoming double CD. Matt Smiley is a bassist, composer, and educator who has performed in various musical settings over the last fifteen years. He has a bachelor’s degree in music industry with a jazz studies minor from James Madison University and a Master of Music in jazz studies from the University of Northern Colorado. An avid and enthusiastic musician, Smiley has performed nationally and

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00:31:54

Interview With Neil & Karen Lee Bridge

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2023/09/21

This episode of Backstage Jazz features an interview with legendary jazz pianist and former Denver Public Schools Music Educator, Neil Bridge. Joining him is his wife and Muse, Vocalist/Collaborator, Karen Lee Bridge. Neil Bridge is a legendary Jazz Piano player, composer, arranger, band leader, musical director, and former DPS music educator. Throughout his illustrious career, he has accompanied Mel Torme, Anita O’Day, Nancy Wilson, Dakota Staton, Johnny Smith, The Mills Brothers, Clark Terry,

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01:01:29

Purnell Steen’s Birthday Tribute For Charles Burrell

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2023/09/20

For over 30 years, Purnell Steen and the Five Points Ambassadors have been dedicated to preserving and playing the Jazz and Blues music of Denver's legendary Five Points neighborhood. In the special edition of Backstage Jazz, Steen pays tribute to music icon Charles “Charlie” Burrell in preparation for his 103rd birthday. Burrell is a classical and jazz bass player and best known for being the first African American to be signed to a full-time contract in a major symphony orchestra in the

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00:44:19

Interview With Jazz Trumpeter Greg Gisbert

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2023/09/15

Jazz trumpeter Greg Gisbert’s eclectic career is in its 5th decade. His resume includes recordings, tours, multiple television performances/movie and TV soundtracks with such icons as Lady Gaga & Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, Horace Silver, Frank Wess, Jimmy Heath, Buddy Rich, Clark Terry, Sarah Vaughn, Mel Torme, Jazz @ Lincoln Center, Wynton Marsalis, Maria Schneider, Dizzy Gillespie all stars w/ John Lee, Toshiko Akiyoshi, Chie Imaizumi (producer ) & more. Gisbert has held professorships

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01:02:41

Interviews with Chei Imazumi and Tenia Nelson

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2023/09/09

One of the most well-received musicians of her generation, composer and arranger Chie Imaizumi, has won many awards as an ambitious and active voice in the jazz community. She received the Herb Pomeroy Award, The Rocky Mountain Jazz Artist of the Year, and was recognized by DownBeat Critics Poll as a "Rising Star Composer & Arranger." Tenia Nelson performs regularly at jazz venues in the Denver metro area, including Dazzle and Nocturne. Nelson is a freelance music artist and plays all

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00:23:18

Interview with Sheryl McCallum and David Nehls From...

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2023/08/28

Miss Rhythm – The Legend of Ruth Brown explores the life and times of R&B legend Ruth Brown through story and song, accompanied by a five-piece jazz band and created by and featuring Sheryl McCallum (Disney’s The Lion King on Broadway; Xanadu, Oklahoma, and The Wild Party at the Denver Center) and featuring David Nehls (The Great American Trailer Park Musical, composer/lyricist; Xanadu and The Other Josh Cohen at the Denver Center). Ruth Brown is a pioneer in developing rock, blues, and jazz, a

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00:21:20

Interview With Jazz Singer MaryLynn Gillaspie

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2023/08/28

This episode of Backstage Jazz features an interview with MaryLynn Gillaspie, a founding member of the Grammy-nominated vocal jazz group Rare Silk. Rare Silk started in Boulder, CO. Their very first album, New Weave, flew to the top of the Billboard Jazz charts and received 2 Grammy nominations. MaryLynn and the group toured the world singing in the US, Europe, and Japan. MaryLynn’s return to singing began about 11 years ago. She performs locally at Suter Du Bose’s Caffe Sole and in Denver with

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00:24:28

Interview With Jazz Pianist Spencer Zweifel

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2023/08/27

Host Steve Roby interviews jazz pianist Spencer Zweifel about his residency and tribute to Burt Bacharach at Nocturne Jazz Cub in Denver. Since forming his first jazz group at age 16, Spencer Zweifel has become a regular member of the Colorado music scene. An accomplished jazz pianist, Zweifel has performed professionally in various genres across Colorado and on tours around the US. Spencer graduated in 2019 with a degree in jazz studies from the University of Northern Colorado and won ‘Best

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01:58:53

Jazz Drummer Harold Summey Interview Plus New Releases

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2023/08/12

On This episode of Backstage Jazz, we're featuring an interview with jazz drummer Harold Summey. Summey has been a drummer/percussionist for over thirty years. The individuals he has performed with as either drummer or percussionist include Sonny Rollins, Clark Terry, Buck Hill, Harold Mabern, Eric Alexander, Gunther Schuller, Wynton Marsalis, Geri Allen, Pat Metheny, Whitney Houston. In 1992, Mr. Summey was the first-prize winner of the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition. Every week

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02:01:13

Bassist Seth Lewis Interview, Plus New Jazz Music

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2023/08/09

This episode features an exclusive interview with jazz bassist Seth Lewis. Every week on Backstage Jazz, you’ll hear a blend of contemporary and classic jazz and a touch of soul, funk, and world music, all selected by music journalist and host Steven Roby. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backstagejazz/message

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02:02:54

Claudette King, Gregory Goodloe, Seth Lewis & Ben...

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2023/08/06

Our guests on today’s show are BB King’s youngest daughter Claudette King, smooth jazz guitarist Gregory Goodloe, Tower of Power’s keyboardist Roger Smith, and pianist Ben Markley. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backstagejazz/message

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02:00:01

Interviews With The Burroughs Plus Tony Bennett Tribute

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2023/08/06

This show features an interview with Johnny Burroughs and Briana Harris of the funk/jazz band The Burroughs and a tribute to Tony Bennet. On Backstage Jazz, you’ll hear a blend of contemporary and classic jazz and a touch of soul, funk, and world music, all selected by music journalist and host Steven Roby. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backstagejazz/message

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02:00:26

Daniel Steigleder, Wellington Bullings and Otis Taylor

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2023/08/06

On this episode of Backstage Jazz, host Steven Roby interviews Trance Blues musician Otis Taylor, musicians Daniel Steigleder and Sarah Mount, and neo-soul singer Wellington Bullings. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backstagejazz/message

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02:01:42

Interview With Al Chesis Of The Delta Sonics

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2023/08/06

Best-selling music author and respected photojournalist Steven Roby brings his Backstage Jazz radio show to the TAVN Jazz Network. Join him on The Backstage Jazz show as he crafts unique musical sets and interviews Denver’s top musicians and those on tour here. This episode features an interview with Al Chesis from The Delta Sonics. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backstagejazz/message

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01:59:30

Interviews With Steve Denny and Charlie Fox

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2023/08/06

Today's show features interview pianist and composer Steve Denny and Charlie Fox, who performs rootsy music inspired by sounds of soul, funk, blues, and gospel. On Backstage Jazz, you’ll hear a blend of contemporary and classic jazz and a touch of soul, funk, and world music, all selected by music journalist and host Steven Roby. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backstagejazz/message

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02:00:29

New Jazz Releases Plus Gregory Goodloe Interview

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2023/08/02

On Backstage Jazz, you’ll hear a blend of contemporary and classic jazz and a touch of soul, funk, and world music, all selected by music journalist and host Steven Roby. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backstagejazz/message

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